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Children of Mary Ann “Polly Ann” James (1843-1907) of Bedford County, Virginia and Jasper Newton Terry (1834-1908) of Illinois:

 

1.    Marion Louise Terry:  born January 10, 1864 in Fannin County, Texas; first marriage January 26, 1879 in Menard County, Texas to Elias L. Brewer (1853-1917), son of William Erastus Brewer (1826-1886) and Caroline Hillebrandt; divorced October 21, 1893 in Arizona; second marriage April 26, 1894 in Mohave County, Arizona to Joseph Weston Morgon (1853-1922); died 1907 (aged 42-43) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; known children include: Nora Alice Brewer, Jasper Newton Brewer, Sr., Annie Laura Brewer, Willamay Lorena Brewer, James Ernest Brewer, Joseph Brewer and Joseph Terry Morgan.

 

2.    William Bethel Terry:  born November 22, 1865 in Fannin County, Texas; died 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

3.    Annie Pauline Terry:  born August 15, 1869 in Ladonia, Fannin County, Texas; married December 21, 1884 to James William Ellen Basham (1858-1942), son of James William Basham and Ellen Speaks; died January 17, 1934 (aged 64) in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico; buried at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico; known children include:  Lola Ellen Basham, Jasper Newton Basham, Irene G. Basham, Terry Teel Basham and Mary Agnes Basham.

 

4.    Nina Laura Terry:  born July 10, 1871 in Fannin County, Texas; married March 1, 1891 to Frank Standifer Gray (1861-1960), son of Reuben Washington Gray (1829-1925) and Susan Standifer (1831-1915); died April 7, 1943 (aged 71) in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas; buried at Gray Cemetery in Cherokee, San Saba County, Texas; known children include: Clyde Laura Gray, Wayne Standifer Gray, John Fowler Gray, Mary Sue Gray, James Franklin Gray and James Terry Gray.

 

5.    Jasper Blackley Terry: born September 14, 1872.

 

6.    David Anslam Terry: born September 22, 1874.

 

7.    John Clifton Terry:  born June 23, 1880; married 1899 to Bertha Bloomer (1879-1920), daughter of Edward Dexter Bloomer (1854-1935) and Mary Isabelle Sirrine (1859-1933); died April 19, 1935 (aged 54) in Torrance, Los Angeles, California; buried at City of Mesa Cemetery, Section 239, Lot 2, Grave 2 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona; known children include: Bertha Ann Terry, George Clifton Terry, Helen G. Terry, Della A. Terry and Esther May Terry.

 

8.    Robert James Terry:  born August 08, 1882 in Vance, Real County, Texas; married in 1905 to Clara Ellen Scott (1887-1913), daughter of Herbert B. Scott and Ellen Killen; died January 14, 1910 (aged 27) in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona along with Clara; known children include: Jasper Newton Terry.

 

9.    Covey Middleton Terry:  born April 25, 1885 in Edwards County, Texas; married Stella Ruth Hammer (1895-1983), daughter of Aaron Hampton Hammer (1864-1932) and Nannie Helen Claypool (1870-1937); died March 25, 1975 (aged 89) in Linn, Linn County, Oregon; buried at Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home, Linn County, Oregon; known children include: Clifton Covey Terry, Spenser Aaron Terry and Merton James Terry.

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Biographic Notes:

 

Mary Ann “Polly Ann” James (1843-1907) was the daughter of John James (1814-1863) and Agnes Chambers (1819-1891) of Bedford County Virginia.

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Sources:

 

See, Family Records of Natalie Belotti of Madera, California - great, great granddaughter of Mary Ann James (1843-1907) and granddaughter of Joseph Terry Morgan (1895-1960).

 

See also, 1870 U.S. Federal Census for Precinct No. 3, Ladonia, Fannin County, Texas, Page 13, Line No. 1, Household of "Jasper Terry & Polly Ann Terry."

 

See also, 1880 U.S. Federal Census for Corporation of Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, Page 20, Line No. 12, Household of "Jasper Terry & Molly A. Terry."

 

See also, 1900 U.S. Federal Census for Township & North Range of Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheet No. 14, Line No. 17, Household of "Jasper Terry & Marie A. Terry."

 

See also, "My Genealogy Home Page: Information about Jasper Newton Terry," by Sarah Peters of Spring, Texas, hosted by Genealogy.com, April 8, 2005.

 

See also, "Maxwell Home Page: Information about Jasper Newton Terry," by Charlie W. Norman, hosted by Genealogy.com, May 28, 2005.

 

See Also, "Our Family History: Marion L. Terry (1864-1907)," by Sherry Sharp, hosted by sherrysharp.com, May 13, 2014

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Virtual Memorials on “Find A Grave” Website:

 

Annie Pauline Terry Basham (1869-1934), Memorial ID No. 65413603, by Betty, added February 9, 2011.

 

James William E. “J.W.E.” Basham (1858-1942), Memorial ID No. 65413680, by Betty, added February 9, 2011.

 

Nina Laura Terry Gray (1871-1943), Memorial ID No. 11539288, by BigMamaFolk, added August 15, 2005.

 

Frank Standifer Gray (1861-1960), Memorial ID No. 11539143, by BigMamaFolk, added August 15, 2005.

 

John Clifton Terry (1880-1935), Memorial ID No. 63998337, by Frank Elsberry, added January 10, 2011.

 

Bertha Bloomer Terry (1879-1920), Memorial ID No. 63998334, by Frank Elsberry, added January 10, 2011.

 

Robert James Terry (1884-1910), Memorial ID No. 139432519, by Suzy & Rob, added November 30, 2014.

 

Clara Ellen Scott Terry (1887-1913), Memorial ID No. 89276211, by Marilyn, added April 29, 2012.

 

Covey Middleton Terry (1885-1975), Memorial ID No. 145477408, by Patty C., added April 23, 2015.

 

Stella Ruth Hammer Terry (1895-1983), Memorial ID No. 73496324, by Little Orange, Big Apple, added July 17, 2011.

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Photographs:

Marion Louise Terry Morgon (1864-1907)

 

Nina Laura Terry Gray (1871-1943 with daughter Mary Sue Gray Iverson (1902-1999) taken July 1905.

 

Frank Standifer Gray (1861-1960)

 

In back: Bertha Bloomer Terry (1879-1920), daughter Della A. Terry and John Clifton Terry (1879-1920).

In front: daughter Helen G. Terry and son George Clifton Terry.

 

Robert James Terry (1882-1910) and Clara Ellen Scott Terry (1887-1913).

 

Back Row: Covey Middleton Terry (1885-1975), David Anslam Terry (born 1874), Annie Pauline Terry Basham (1868-1934), and Robert James Terry (1882-1910). Front Row: Mary Ann “Polly Ann” James Terry (1843-1907), granddaughter Lola Basham, and Jasper Newton Terry (1834-1908).

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Updated: January 15, 2024